We've decided to post our memoirs without the explanation paragraph that accompanied their submission. For the time being, we'll let these six-word insights act as a representation of where we are now and how we got here.
Our Six-Word Memoirs - Class of 2009
Example: "Revenge is living well, without you." - Joyce Carol Oates
"Wedding ceremony was beautiful. Let's dance!" - Claire Kobal
"Awkward teenage years, full of cheers." - Dara Brown
"Six strings strummed by a stranger." - Christina Reim
Six-Word Memoir
We based this writing on the book Not Quite What I Was Planning and the corresponding piece on NPR.
We've decided to post our memoirs without the explanation paragraph that accompanied their submission. For the time being, we'll let these six-word insights act as a representation of where we are now and how we got here.
Our Six-Word Memoirs - Class of 2009
Example: "Revenge is living well, without you." - Joyce Carol Oates"Wedding ceremony was beautiful. Let's dance!" - Claire Kobal
"Awkward teenage years, full of cheers." - Dara Brown
"Six strings strummed by a stranger." - Christina Reim
"Lost: nearly full, antique leather journal." - Kelsey Ingram
"Strong ties, no lies with family." - Karly Stephens
"Big Hair. Lots to hide under." - Kate Rossman
"No, I think that one's yours." - Veronica Smith
"Judged by cover, never seen inside." - Bethany Corbin
"Killing dinosaurs is my first profession."- Jackie Krainski
"Neck strained long. Another limit tested."- Amanda Wetick
"Straight blue lines; blank paper thoughts"- Nicki Downing
"Over inflated ball, bouncing uncontrollably away."- Garrett Stolz
"Family, friends, and school equals life."- Brooks Linkoski
"They glanced away. I shot. Swish!" - Nick Lackey
"Wandering around, not lost, not found." - Abby Bacon
"Twelve miles, no gum, no time." - Brit Claridge